Allina Health
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner
Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Number of Job Openings Available:1
Date Posted:September 09, 2024
Department:62855600 Neurosurgical Associates
Shift:Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:10 hour shift
Hours Per Week:40
Union Contract:Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:Other
Job Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:4-day work week (flexibility for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday as the day off)Standard schedule 7am - 5pm (10 hour days)10 weekend shifts required annually (rounding on patients Saturday and Sunday morning and taking established patient calls the rest of the weekend)Typical work day starts with rounding in the morning, followed by administrative time and submitted pre- and post-op orders, clinic in the early afternoon and rounding again at the end of the dayExperience/training in trauma, neurosurgery, neurology, PM&R, general surgery, ortho-spine strongly preferredJob Description:Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.
Principle ResponsibilitiesProvides clinical care for patients
Completes comprehensive patient assessments.Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.Refers for specialty care when determined.Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
Participates in health care team
Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.Acts as resource to members of the team.Works with primary care team for program development.Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
Other duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsMaster's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Preferred QualificationsNew grads may be considered. Minimum 2 years experience in neurosurgery preferred
Licenses/CertificationsLicensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hireCertified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hireACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 DaysDrug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Physical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Date Posted:September 09, 2024
Department:62855600 Neurosurgical Associates
Shift:Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:10 hour shift
Hours Per Week:40
Union Contract:Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:Other
Job Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:4-day work week (flexibility for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday as the day off)Standard schedule 7am - 5pm (10 hour days)10 weekend shifts required annually (rounding on patients Saturday and Sunday morning and taking established patient calls the rest of the weekend)Typical work day starts with rounding in the morning, followed by administrative time and submitted pre- and post-op orders, clinic in the early afternoon and rounding again at the end of the dayExperience/training in trauma, neurosurgery, neurology, PM&R, general surgery, ortho-spine strongly preferredJob Description:Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.
Principle ResponsibilitiesProvides clinical care for patients
Completes comprehensive patient assessments.Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.Refers for specialty care when determined.Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
Participates in health care team
Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.Acts as resource to members of the team.Works with primary care team for program development.Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
Other duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsMaster's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Preferred QualificationsNew grads may be considered. Minimum 2 years experience in neurosurgery preferred
Licenses/CertificationsLicensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hireCertified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hireACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 DaysDrug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Physical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently